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Darnell Fisher, MSW '13

"I am a 2013 MSW graduate from the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am originally from Los Angeles, California and received my BA in Social Work from California State University, Fresno in 2011. To say that I was born and raised in California is an understatement of my" See full story

Jan Carter-Black, Associate Professor, PhD '05, MSW '95

"My association with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign began in 1968 when I arrived on campus as an eighteen year old freshman. It wasn’t until 1989 that I walked into 1207 W. Oregon for the first time." See full story

Morgan Tarter, Health Care Concentration, Class of 2015

"“My choice to attend University of Illinois School of Social Work was one of the best decisions I could have made. This decision, not only provided a dense academic foundation, but it also provided many opportunities to work outside the classroom prior to field placement. The Community Learning Lab (CLL) provided a way to begin" See full story

Carlos A. Evans Jr., MSW '12

"“The relationships that I built at U of I with the students and staff have been maintained now for over three years. I think that facts speak to their investment in their students and their genuineness. I was recruited to the Illinois Association of School Social Workers by one of my former professors and then" See full story

Grace Mitchell, MSW '79

"Grace’s Background: “I moved to Urbana-Champaign in 1978 from Baltimore, Maryland, where I was raised in the McCollum Homes housing projects with my grandmother. As a single parent and welfare recipient, I struggled to raise my daughter and survive the vicious circle of poverty. I was actively involved in working with the adolescents in the" See full story

Brynn Howard, Health Care Concentration, Class of 2011

"“I decided to attend the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois because of the amazing reputation that the program has- I knew there was no other school I wanted to attend. I chose the Health Care concentration because I had a strong interest in geriatric services, specifically Hospice Care. In the Health" See full story

Sandie Kopels, Professor, JD, MSW '83

"I never realized that my three degrees from the University of Illinois would combine into the opportunity to teach law to thousands of MSW students who then work to benefit the lives of others. I have been extraordinarily lucky to have these students in my classroom and watch them grow into skilled practitioners, as well" See full story

Cristen Seiders, MSW '17

"I have always had a passion for people. I knew that, one day, I wanted to work in a position where I could help empower others, propelling them to fully discover their worth and live out their purpose. Upon my senior year of high school, I discovered the ongoing devastation known as human trafficking. And" See full story

Lance Keene, MSW '12

"The MSW program laid a firm foundation for me in social work practice at the micro and macro level. I feel equally prepared working one-on-one with individuals and in the grant writing process" See full story

Linda Weiss, MSW '90

"The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois helped prepare me to make positive contributions to individuals, families and communities through a wide range of professional endeavors. " See full story

Terra Kern, MSW '11

"My experiences with the School of Social Work have been very enriching and continue to be. As a student, I enjoyed my classes and found the faculty to be very knowledgeable in the field. " See full story

Samantha Hack, MSW '06, PhD '13

"As a student at the School of Social Work I had invaluable faculty mentorship combined with experiential learning opportunities. I worked on research funded by the National Institute for Mental Health, " See full story

Meghan Rewers, MSW '10

"Background: I attended the Eastern Illinois University from 2004-2008 and obtained my Bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Sciences. I then attended the University of Illinois School of Social Work Master’s program from 2008-2010. It was through that program that I was introduced to the Crisis Nursery in Urbana. I began as a volunteer for a" See full story

Chinonyerem Kamalu, Health Care Concentration, Class of 2015

"“My experience in my MSW program cannot be described with mere words but I will use 3 words to describe it: great, awesome and fun filled. I did not only receive education towards my graduate degree, but I also developed my leadership skills. As an Executive Board Member of the GSWA and Student Co-Leader of" See full story